Greg Peters, the international superhero known as "The Webmaster", springs into action each day to save people and organizations from their own websites. When not leaping tall style sheets in a single bound, he enjoys sitting down and clearing up the confusion about what he does. Oh, and sometimes he just likes to write about whatever happens to be on his mind.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

When I decided to make my business into my full-time pursuit, I knew one of the dangers was going to be working to the exclusion of all else. With that in mind I committed to "no work Sundays". On Sunday, I wouldn't answer emails, I wouldn't sit and program on the computer (in fact I try very hard not to sit in front of the computer at all). My goal for the day was to relax, be with my wife, and maybe complete a project or two around the house.

Believe it or not, I found this very difficult. I didn't realize how much of a habit it is for me to work (I'm sure much to my parents' utter shock). I had to consciously stop myself from walking into my office and plunking down in front of the computer.

It did feel good to do some actual physical tasks for a change. This week I spent time recording and filing the comic books I've purchased over the last month (and those I received as a Christmas gift from my wonderful sister-in-law, JoAnn). What, you didn't know I collected comic books? Oh, I do. Believe me, I do!

Wish me luck next Sunday!

So, do you have trouble leaving the "office" behind? How do you do it?